Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and director general Jorge Valdano have their differences on some issues but both want success for the club, according to captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
"Jorge has his way of behaving and the coach has his," Casillas, who was responding to reports of a rift between the pair, told reporters after Real knocked city rivals Atletico out of the King's Cup on Thursday to advance to the semi-finals.
"In a relationship there are always differences about some things but deep down what both want is for Real Madrid to be as successful as possible."
"Everything's been exaggerated regarding my relationship with Mourinho," he said in a television interview. "We have to strive to calm the situation down and focus on football in order for the team to have prestige in every competition."
Real's Germany midfielder Sami Khedira was forced off in the 82nd minute of the Atletico game after hurting his right ankle and club medical staff confirmed he had suffered bruising, the club said on their website.
It was unclear whether he will be available for Sunday's match at home to Real Mallorca.
Second-division leaders Betis beat Barca 3-1 in the second leg of their King's Cup quarter-final on Wednesday, although the Catalans won the first leg 5-0 and went through to the semi-finals 6-3 on aggregate.
"After this run of matches without losing it seems like everything is plain sailing but it's all a big effort and this will help us to grow," Guardiola said at a charity event on Thursday. Barca host Racing Santander on Saturday.
"I have no doubts the coach will continue," Valdes said at a separate charity event on Thursday.
"Villarreal's short-and long-term project is very ambitious and any player would want to be at this club," the Spain left-back told a news conference on Thursday. "My aim is to achieve something great over the next two years."
